SPS Graduate Program Curricula 2008-09 The following program requirements apply to SPS graduate students that begin their program in the 2008-09 academic year. If you defer starting the program, be aware that you are bound to the curriculum requirements in effect in the quarter you start taking courses, not the quarter you are admitted. While we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate students whose programs change, this is not always possible. Northwestern University reserves the right to modify or discontinue any program without notice. Click on the links below to review the curriculum for your program. Clinical Research and Regulatory Administration... 2 Computer Information Systems... 3 Creative Writing (MA)... 6 Creative Writing (MFA)... 7 Liberal Studies... 8 Literature... 9 Medical Informatics On Campus... 10 Public Policy and Administration... 14 Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science... 15 Sports Administration... 16 SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 1 of 17
Clinical Research and Regulatory Administration Graduate Certificate Requirements 3 CLIN_RES 400 Essentials of Initiating Clinical Research CLIN_RES 401 Responsible Conduct of Research MSCI 303 Drug and Device Development or CLIN_RES 402 Electives (choose one of the below) 1 CLIN_RES 403 Clinical Research Design and Methodology (Clinical Trials Conduct specialization) CLIN_RES 400 Regulatory Support and Administration (Regulatory Administration specialization) SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 2 of 17
Computer Information Systems Master of Science Degree Requirements 6 CIS 313-0 or CIS 313-DL Telecommunications & Computer Networks 1 CIS 314-0 or CIS 314-DL Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming 23 CIS 315-0 Advanced Object-Oriented Programming 4 CIS 317-0 or CIS 317-DL Introduction to Databases 5 CIS 350-0 or CIS 350-DL Strategic Information Systems 4 CIS 394-0 or CIS 394-DL Software Project Management & Development 6 Electives (choose any 3 electives or 3 courses in an optional area of specialization) 3 Database & Internet Technologies Information Systems Security Software Development & Project Management Other Required LEADERS 481 or LEADERS 481-DL Foundations of Leadership 1 One of the following 1 CIS 498-0 OR CIS 498-DL Computer Information Systems Project - or - CIS 590 Capstone Project (see the SPS Graduate Handbook for guidelines) Total required units: 11 1 Now CIS 413 Telecommunications and Computer Networks. 2 Students who completed CIS 212-CN Introduction to Object Oriented Programming but not CIS 314 Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming prior to Fall 2008 may substitute an elective in place of the requirement to take CIS 314. 3 Now CIS 414 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming. 4 Students who had not graduated by June 2010 and had not completed CIS 315 and CIS 350 prior to Fall 2010 may substitute electives for these courses. 5 Now CIS 417 Database Systems Design and Implementation. 6 Now CIS 494 Project Management I. SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 3 of 17
Professional Graduate Series Certificates Please note: overlapping courses may count toward one PGS only Database and Internet Technologies CIS 314-0 or CIS 314-DL Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming 1 1 CIS 317-0 or 317-DL Introduction to Databases 2 1 CIS 419-0 or CIS 419-DL Web Application Development 1 and one of the following: CIS 431-0 or CIS 431-DL Database Administration 1 CIS 435-0 or CIS 435-DL Introduction to Data Warehousing and Data Mining 3 1 Information Systems Security CIS 313-0 or CIS 313-DL Telecommunications & Computer Networks 4 1 CIS 452-0 or CIS 452-DL Fundamentals of Network Security 1 CIS 455-0 CIS 455-DL Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery 1 CIS 457-0 or CIS 457-DL Management of Information Security 1 Software Project Management and Development CIS 314-0 or CIS 314-DL Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming 1 1 CIS 315-0 Advanced Object-Oriented Programming 5 1 CIS 316-0 or CIS 316-DL Object-Oriented Analysis and Design 1 CIS 394-0 or CIS 394-DL Software Project Management and Development 6 1 and one of the following: CIS 483-0 or CIS 483-DL Software Testing and Quality Assurance 1 CIS 485-0 or CIS 485-DL Software Systems Architecture 1 1 Now CIS 414 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming. 2 Now CIS 417 Database Systems Design and Implementation. 3 Now CIS 435 Practical Data Science Using Machine Learning. 4 Now CIS 413 Telecommunications and Computer Networks. 5 Students who had not graduated by June 2010 and had not completed CIS 315 and CIS 350 prior to Fall 2010 may substitute electives for these courses. 6 Now CIS 494 Project Management I. SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 4 of 17
Total required units: 5 SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 5 of 17
Creative Writing (MA) Master of Arts Degree Requirements Three workshops in one genre: Fiction: MCW 413 Studies in Fiction Writing (a.k.a. Fiction Workshop) Creative Nonfiction: MCW 461 Studies in Writing Creative Nonfiction (a.k.a. Creative 3 Nonfiction Workshop) Poetry: MCW 411 Studies in Writing Poetry (a.k.a. Poetry Workshop) One cross-genre course: Fiction: MCW 479 Poetry for Prose Writers 1 Creative Nonfiction: MCW 479 Poetry for Prose Writers Poetry: MCW 480 Prose Genres for Poets Two graduate-level literature courses. These literature courses may be taken from LIT, ENGLISH, COMP_LIT, MCW 490, or other departments of literary study. 1 2 Three graduate-level elective courses. May not include more than two independent study courses. 2 3 MCW 590 Thesis Research (see the SPS Graduate Handbook for guidelines) 3 1 Total required units: 10 Professional Graduate Series in Creative Writing (certificate) All Specializations Four sections of MCW 411 Studies in Writing Poetry, 413 Studies in Fiction Writing, or 461 4 Studies in Writing Creative Nonfiction, depending on genre concentration 1 Prior approval from the academic coordinator is required for registration in any courses offered by The Graduate School. No approval is necessary for enrollment in the following School of Continuing Studies master s courses: creative writing (MCW) or literature (LIT). 2 Prior approval from the academic coordinator is required for registration in any courses offered by The Graduate School. No approval is necessary for enrollment in the following School of Continuing Studies master s courses: creative writing electives (MCW), literature (LIT), or liberal studies (IPLS). 3 This course is now titled MCW 590 Capstone Writing and Revision. SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 6 of 17
Creative Writing (MFA) Master of Fine Arts Degree Requirements Seven workshops in one genre: Fiction: MCW 413 Studies in Fiction Writing (a.k.a. Fiction Workshop) Creative Nonfiction: MCW 461 Studies in Writing Creative Nonfiction (a.k.a. Creative 7 1 Nonfiction Workshop) Poetry: MCW 411 Studies in Writing Poetry (a.k.a. Poetry Workshop) One cross-genre course: Fiction: MCW 479 Poetry for Prose Writers 1 Creative Nonfiction: MCW 479 Poetry for Prose Writers Poetry: MCW 480 Prose Genres for Poets MCW 570 Seminar on Teaching Creative Writing 1 One of the following teaching or publishing courses: MCW 579 Practicum in Teaching Creative Writing 1 MCW 575 Journal Publishing Three graduate-level literature courses. These literature courses may be taken from LIT, ENGLISH, COMP_LIT, or other departments of literary study. 2 May not include more than 3 two MCW 490 courses. Three graduate-level elective courses. May not include more than two independent study courses. 3 3 MCW 590 Thesis Research (must be registered for twice) (see the SPS Graduate Handbook for guidelines) 4 2 Total required units: 18 1 Students admitted during the 2008-2009 academic year are now required to take seven workshops, as the two registrations in MCW 495 Interdisciplinary Writing Studios are no longer required. Students who took MCW 495 Interdisciplinary Writing Studio may apply this credit to their workshop or elective requirement. Please contact your graduate adviser to officially apply any MCW 495 credits towards your degree. 2 Prior approval from the graduate adviser is required for registration in any courses offered by The Graduate School. No approval is necessary for enrollment in the following School of Continuing Studies master s literature courses: literature (LIT). 3 Prior approval from the graduate adviser is required for registration in any courses offered by The Graduate School. No approval is necessary for enrollment in the following School of Continuing Studies master s courses: creative writing electives (MCW), literature (LIT), or liberal studies (IPLS). 4 Students who have not registered for their first MCW 590 by fall 2011 should register for MCW 589 Capstone Preparation and Writing and then MCW 590 Capstone Writing and Revision in a subsequent quarter. SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 7 of 17
Liberal Studies Master of Arts Degree Requirements At least two of the following seminars: 2 IPLS 401 Seminar in Liberal Studies I IPLS 402 Seminar in Liberal Studies II IPLS 403 Seminar in Liberal Studies III Graduate-level electives in humanities and related social sciences 1 ; may be applied toward a specialization (4 courses) in either: American Studies, History, Religious and Ethical Studies, 6 or an individualized specialization IPLS 590 Thesis Research (see the SPS Graduate Handbook for guidelines) 1 Total required units: 9 Professional Graduate Series in Liberal Studies (certificate) All Specializations 1 section of IPLS 401, 402, or 403 1 Any other 3 IPLS courses 3 1 Prior approval from the academic coordinator is required for registration in any courses offered by The Graduate School. No approval is necessary for enrollment in the following School of Continuing Studies master s courses: literature (LIT) and liberal studies (IPLS). SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 8 of 17
Literature Master of Arts Degree Requirements ENGLISH 410 1 Introduction to Graduate Study 1 Four graduate-level literature courses (400-levels) 2 4 Three electives in literature or related humanities 3 ; may be applied toward a specialization (4 courses) in either: American Literature, British Literature, Comparative and World 3 Literatures, or an individualized specialization. ENGLISH 590 4 Thesis Research (see the SPS Graduate Handbook for guidelines) Total required units: 9 Professional Graduate Series in Literature (certificate) All Specializations ENGLISH 410 1 Introduction to Graduate Study 1 Any other 3 LIT classes 3 1 ENGLISH 410 is now called LIT 410 2 Students may take up to 3 approved 300-level courses, which must carry graduate credit. Prior approval from the academic coordinator is required for registration. Prior approval from the academic coordinator is required for registration in any courses offered by The Graduate School. 3 Prior approval from the academic coordinator is required for registration in any courses offered by The Graduate School. 4 ENGLISH 590 is now called LIT 590 SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 9 of 17
Medical Informatics On Campus 1 Master of Science Degree Requirements Track (as required upon admission) 0-4 Clinical Track CIS 313 Telecommunications & Computer Networks 2 CIS 317 Introduction to Databases 3 Technologist Entry Path MED INF 401 American Health Care System MED INF 402 Introduction to Clinical Thinking Core courses 7 PUB HLTH 302 Introduction to Biostatistics MED INF 403 Introduction to Medical Informatics MED INF 404 Health Care Enterprise Operations MED INF 405 Health Care Information Tech Integration & Standards MED INF 406 Decision Support Systems & Health Care MED INF 407 Legal, Ethical & Social Issues in Informatics MED INF 408 Medical Technology Acquisition & Assessment Other Required 2-4 LEADERS 481 Foundations of Leadership MED INF 590 Thesis Research 4 (see the SPS Graduate Handbook for guidelines) Additional electives necessary to reach 11 unit requirement Total required units: 11-13 5 1 No more classes will be offered on-campus for this program. Students should complete this program online. 2 Now CIS 413 Telecommunications and Computer Networks 3 Now CIS 417 Database Systems Design and Implementation. From fall 2011, this course is titled CIS 317 'Database Systems Design and Implementation.' All versions of these courses are considered equivalent. 4 08-09 students may take MED_INF 498 Capstone Project in substitution for MED_INF 590 5 The minimum number of units required for the degree is 11. Students who have completed all other curriculum requirements and have fewer than eleven units should complete sufficient additional electives to meet this requirement. Consult the student handbook for further information. SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 10 of 17
Professional Graduate Series Medical Informatics any necessary track courses, determined by SPS 0-4 MED_INF 403 Introduction to Medical Informatics 1 any three MED INF courses 1 (except 590 2 ) 3-8 1 Students may take any courses from the Medical Informatics curriculum with the exception of the capstone to satisfy this requirement. 2 Students may not take MED_INF 498 or MED_INF 590 to count towards the Professional Graduate Series. SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 11 of 17
Medical Informatics - Distance Learning Master of Science Degree Requirements Track (as required upon admission) 0-4 Clinical Track CIS 313-DL Telecommunications & Computer Networks 1 1 CIS 317-DL Introduction to Databases 2 1 Technologist Track MED INF 401-DL American Health Care System 1 MED INF 402-DL Introduction to Clinical Thinking 1 Core courses MED INF 403-DL Introduction to Medical Informatics 1 MED INF 404-DL Health Care Enterprise Operations 1 MED INF 405-DL Health Care Information Tech Integration & Standards 1 MED INF 406-DL Decision Support Systems & Health Care 1 MED INF 407-DL Legal, Ethical & Social Issues in Informatics 1 MED INF 408-DL Medical Technology Acquisition & Assessment 1 MED INF 409-DL Biostatistics 1 Other Required LEADERS 481-DL Foundations of Leadership 3 1 One of the following: 1 MED INF 498-DL Capstone Project or - MED INF 590-DL Thesis Research (see the SPS Graduate Handbook for guidelines) Additional health industry or CIS electives necessary to reach 11 unit requirement 0-2 Total required units: 11-13 4 1 Now CIS 413 Telecommunications and Computer Networks 2 Now CIS 417 Database Systems Design and Implementation. From fall 2011, this course is titled CIS 317-DL 'Database Systems Design and Implementation.' All versions of these courses are considered equivalent. 3 Between fall 2009 and summer 2011 this course was titled MED_INF 481-DL Foundations of Leadership. All versions of this course are considered equivalents. 4 The minimum number of units required for the degree is 11. Students who have completed all other curriculum requirements and have fewer than eleven units should complete sufficient additional electives to meet this requirement. Consult the student handbook for further information SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 12 of 17
Professional Graduate Series Medical Informatics any necessary track courses, determined by SPS 0-4 MED_INF 403 Introduction to Medical Informatics 1 any three MED INF courses 1 (except 590 2 ) 3-8 1 Students may take any courses from the Medical Informatics curriculum with the exception of the capstone to satisfy this requirement. 2 Students may not take MED_INF 498 or MED_INF 590 to count towards the Professional Graduate Series. SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 13 of 17
Public Policy and Administration Master of Arts Degree Requirements Core courses MPPA 402 Elements of Public Finance & Budgeting 1 MPPA 403 Fundamentals of Public Administration 1 MPPA 405 Elementary Statistics for Political Research 1 MPPA 406 Analytic Methods for Public Policy Analysis 1 MPPA 407 Scope and Dynamics of Public Policy 1 MPPA 408 Sociology of Organizations 1 MPPA 409 Applied Research and Writing 1 Concentration area courses (choose four electives in one of these areas of concentration) 4 Health Services Policy Public Policy Public Safety and Security Urban Policy and Planning Other Required MPPA 590 Thesis Research (see the SPS Graduate Handbook for guidelines) 1 LEADERS 481 Foundations of Leadership 1 Total Required 13 Professional Graduate Series Requirements Please note: overlapping courses may count toward one PGS only Public Safety and Security Any four courses from the PSS specialization 4 Urban Policy and Administration Any four courses from the UPA specialization 4 SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 14 of 17
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science Master of Science Degree Requirements 7 QARS 401 Regulation and Quality Systems QARS 405 Applied Research and Writing QARS 410 Introduction to Statistical Methods 1 QARS 420 Practical Laboratory Management (a.k.a. Practical Quality Management) QARS 421 Applied Quality and Regulatory Practices QARS 430 Ethical and Legal Issues in Regulation and Quality QARS 435 Risk and Decision Management Electives 2 Any two elective courses Other Required 2 LEADERS 481 Foundations of Leadership QARS 590 Capstone Project (see the SPS Graduate Handbook for guidelines) Total required units: 11 Professional Graduate Series Requirements Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science Any five courses from the MQARS curriculum 5 Total required units: 5 1 CLIN_RES 409 Introduction to Biostatistics and MED_INF 409-DL Introduction to Biostatistics both substitute for this requirement. SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 15 of 17
Sports Administration Master of Arts Degree Requirements MSA 400 Sports in the Social Context 1 MSA 401 Sports Research Methods & Quantitative Analysis 1 MSA 402 Fundamentals of Sports Marketing 1 MSA 403 Management and Organization of Sports 1 MSA 404 Principles of Sports Finance & Accounting 1 1 MSA 405 Legal & Ethical Issues in Sports Management 1 MSA 406 Sports Risk Management (a.k.a. Sports Risk and Crisis Management) 2 1 Concentration area courses (choose two electives in one of these areas of concentration) 3 2 Sports Management Sports Marketing & Public Relations Other Required LEADERS 481 Foundations of Leadership 1 MSA 590 Thesis Research or Practicum 4,5 (see the SPS Graduate Handbook for guidelines) 1 Total required units: 11 1 As of Fall 2014, MSA 404 is titled Sports Business: Finance, Accounting and Economics 2 As of Fall 2014, MSA 406 is titled Sports Public Relations and Crisis Management 3 Students admitted prior to Fall 2014 should petition to take any available electives to meet their specific program track requirements 4 The Practicum is no longer offered. All MSA students should complete either MSA 590 or MSA 498. 5 MSA 498 Capstone Class may substitute for this requirement. SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 16 of 17
Professional Graduate Series Requirements Please note: overlapping courses may count toward one PGS only Sports Management MSA 400 Sports in the Social Context 1 MSA 401 Sports Research Methods & Quantitative Analysis 1 Any two additional MSA courses 2 Sports Marketing and Public Relations MSA 400 Sports in the Social Context 1 MSA 401 Sports Research Methods & Quantitative Analysis 1 MSA 402 Fundamentals of Sports Marketing 1 Any one additional course from the Marketing and PR specialization 1 SPS Graduate Programs Curriculum Requirements 2008-09 Page 17 of 17